A look at some of the films being screened at Cinema Verde

Published: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 6:01 a.m.

Last Modified: Thursday, February 7, 2013 at 8:28 a.m.

The lineup of the fourth annual Cinema Verde Environmental Film & Arts Festival, which starts Saturday and runs through Thursday, offers a wide range of feature-length films, documentaries and shorts over the course of its six days.

Screenings and events are planned at Jolie, 6 W. University Ave., with a variety of ticket options available including $15 daily passes and $25 weekend passes. Below is a look at some of the films being screened; for a complete schedule see Cinemaverde.org.

“FUKUSHAME — THE LOST JAPAN”: Documentary profiles the “no go zone” following the nuclear disaster in Fukushima; 4:45 p.m. Saturday.

“SCHOOL'S OUT — LESSONS FROM A FOREST KINDERGARTEN”: Director Lisa Molomot's 36-minute short film portrays a Swiss kindergarten class held in a forest outside Zurich for ages 4 to 7; 2:30 p.m. Sunday, followed by director Molomot speaking from 3:06 to 3:30 p.m.

“WE ARE IN THE FIELD”: Short documentary follows Manoj Gautam, a 26-year-old Nepalese man striving to protect the wildlife and natural habitats of his country; 3:30 p.m. Sunday followed by director Gabriel Diamond at 4 p.m.

“BEYOND THE MYTH”: This 92-minute documentary examines the myths associated with pit bulls along with negative effects of legislation and media portrayals; 4:36 p.m. Sunday followed by director Libby Sherrill and Kimberly Wolf from Maddie's Shelter speaking from 6:08 to 6:40 p.m.

“WE ARE WATER”: The documentary from Jill Heinerth, the High Springs-based underwater explorer, examines freshwater resources in a film filled with compelling underwater footage; 7 p.m. Monday, followed by director Heinerth speaking at 7:53 p.m. and Robert L. Knight, director of the Florida Springs Institute, at 8:20 p.m.